I think the experience is strongly dependent on the market type, customer base and amenability to marketing of your app. Tha apple stores and steam store seems

I think the experience is strongly dependent on the market type, customer base and amenability to marketing of your app. Tha apple stores and steam store seems to have made a world of difference for indie RPG maker, Jeff Vogel. http://jeff-vogel.blogspot.com/2012/05/quick-thoughts-on-android.html http://jeff-vogel.blogspot.com/2012/05/quick-thoughts-on-and... But then, although he joined the app store model late, he serves a niche market with a healthy balance of competitors and had an existing base of loyal fans.